Jackie Chan's son apologizes after release from jail

Jackie Chan and his son Jaycee Chan are seen in this file photo taken on June 5, 2012. [Photo/IC]

He described a contemplative life behind bars consisting of history discussions with a cell mate and reading about Buddhism.

At one point Chan recited a quote from a philosophy book he read while inside. The book, he told reporters, was written by a Taiwan Buddhist master and entitled "Put it down."

Chan's news conference was broadcast live on Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, sending a signal that Beijing hopes to gain from the high-profile case amid a sweeping anti-drugs crackdown.

China has detained a string of celebrities on drug-related and prostitution charges. On Thursday, popular Chinese singer Yin Xiangjie was prosecuted in Beijing for possession of drugs.

Beijing police arrested 45-year-old Yin in a residential community in Chaoyang District in December and seized 13.93 grams of crystal methamphetamine and 1.02 grams of marijuana.

The Beijing Trade Association for Performances said in September it would not hire any stars involved in drug abuse or prostitution. Sixteen Chinese production companies also pledged not to hire stars involved in prostitution, drugs or gambling.

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